Trans Elders Speak Out as Anti-Trans Attacks Escalate

Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: The right to privacy is becoming a critical ground in the legal fight for Trans+ rights in the UK

Last week, while wearing a cute new knit crop top - a young teenage lad bounded up to me to ask:"Are you gay mate?"I asked him how he worked that out, and he pointed to my top - then laughed and continued to cackle homophobically to his friends as they walked away.I pondered this. Obviously, my top was as fabulous as I’d hoped - but aside from that, this was a very good example of the kind of everyday queerphobia that many of us deal with. And i…

Trans Elders Speak Out as Anti-Trans Attacks Escalate

With trans rights under renewed attack, older trans people reflect on their lives, struggles, and strength. From surviving the AIDS crisis to mentoring the next generation, these elders say they’ve seen worse—and they’re not backing down.